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How the 10 largest PBMs hold huge sway in health care marketplace

First-of-its-kind data on pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) analyzed in AMA report shows widespread, high market concentration.

Access to Care
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AMA joins class action against Cigna

Lawsuit alleges misconduct that shortchanged payments and misled patients.

Press Releases
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Oct. 8, 2021: Advocacy Update spotlight on health insurance competition study

2021 update to "Competition in Health Insurance: A Comprehensive Study of U.S. Markets," in this week's Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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Competition continues to shrink in U.S. health insurance markets

Health insurance concentration has risen in 57% of U.S. markets, and 73% of all markets are considered “highly concentrated” by federal regulator standards.

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How latest surprise-billing rule entrenches health insurers’ power

Over 70% of nation’s health insurance markets are highly concentrated. New Biden administration rule represents a gift to the insurance industry.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Sept. 27, 2021

In the news: COVID-19 booster rollout, lead levels in children’s blood, health insurance competition, COVID-19 vaccination in pregnant people, surprise medical bills.

Publications & Newsletters
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AMA publishes new study monitoring competition in U.S. health insurance markets

Twentieth edition of AMA study shows continued lack of competition.

Press Releases
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Oct. 16, 2020: Advocacy spotlight on Competition declined in majority of health insurance markets where it is most scarce

Competition declined in majority of health insurance markets where it is most scarce in the latest Advocacy Update Spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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Is your town one of the least competitive health insurance markets?

As health insurance companies consolidate, market competition falls, leaving consumers with higher premiums and fewer choices and providers with lower payment.

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